New Year's Day 5K Run/Walk
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Knoxville (400 Neyland Dr). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 1.
Course and race notes
Date, Time, and Place: January 1, 2027; Kids Run starting at 8:30 AM and 5k Starting at 9:00 am.
Course Description and Highlights: We're back on Neyland Drive for a fast 5k to start your 2027 racing! USATF Certification #TN19072MS,.gpx here: New Year's Course. KTC Members are eligible for $5 discount.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
To Friday, January 8, 2027 · in 55 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Oct 25, 2026
Race day in Knoxville
Weather
48° / 28°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 38% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Knoxville Exp Stn, TN (4.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:45 AM – 5:31 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The first start is 45 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 31
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.